Return of Andy Katz summer leak and other links

The first time you heard that BC had something special in Craig Smith, Jared Dudley, Sean Williams and Tyrese Rice came via Andy Katz notes columns prior to the season. Last year there was nothing leaked on our newbies. The silence proved to be somewhat of an omen as none of the freshmen showed that immediate game-changing ability of the previous stars. Well good sign today as Katz had this note buried in his latest blog post.

Boston College coach Al Skinner isn't pumping up incoming freshman Reggie Jackson. But his assistants aren't shy about saying that Jackson, who is from Colorado, should complement senior guard Tyrese Rice as a scoring guard in the backcourt.

Should we start doing the "Reg-gie! Reg-gie!" chants now?

Luke Russert will work for NBC this summer. You know this is going to end up with him working the sidelines for NBC's Notre Dame games. Don't do it, Luke! ESPN U need you!

Here is a light-hearted interview with Jags.

Tarheel Mania provided EDSBS with this preview of North Carolina.

The cost of recruiting is skyrocketing.